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Neel Desai

Neel Desai

Yorba Linda, CA, US

 

About 

My primary career pursuit is to expand on my industry standards and experience within the field of architecture and environmental design by obtaining an opportunity to work with leading professionals, allowing me to contribute to the continued growth and success of the profession and collectively innovate the field of architecture and sustainability. 

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Employment 

Brion Jeannette Architecture, Newport Beach, CA, US, Junior Technical Drafter

- Produce finishes boards
- Manage client relationships
- Develop preliminary space plans
- Coordinate interior design details
- Provide project administrative support
- Assist with site verifications and field surveys
- Prepare design, contract and bidding documents
- Direct and manage consultants tasks and information
- Manage item and information collection for assigned projects
- Coordinate and assist with BJArchitecture website development
- Verify as built conditions and incorporate into working drawings
- Assist and coordinate Title 24 analysis reports and preparations
- Prepare preliminary plans for obtaining furniture and finish cost estimates
- Present design concepts to obtain optimal design and procurement results
- Provide preliminary review of HVAC systems, electrical and structural drawings
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities with existing and potential clients

Mar 2011 - May 2012
 

M Charles Bernstein Architects, Topanga, CA, US, Junior Architect/Drafter

- Produce 3D models and perspectives
- Present and development of 3D renderings
- Coordinate with consultants and contractors
- Production of construction documents and specifications
- Oversee and coordinate architectural aspects of developement and design

Nov 2010 - Feb 2011
 

H.F. Mager Inc. Structural Engineers, San Luis Obispo, CA, US, CAD Supervisor

- CAD Supervisor
- Coordinate detail exercises
- Guide in structural calculations
- Structured networking systems
- Administered technological upgrades
- Advised clients through structural analysis
- Guide in field visits to inspect structural integrity
- Assisted in expert witness depositions and trials (plaintiff)

Feb 2005 - Jan 2011
 

Target, San Dimas, CA, US, Team Lead Flow Team

- Supervised back stock team
- Regulate merchandize distribution on sales oor
- Controlled processing of merchandise arrival

May 2003 - Aug 2003
 

Education 

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA, US, BArch, Architecture & Environmental Design

Studies focused on design with an emphasis on cross-disciplinary interactions involving all media and scales. Also on responsive and responsible ecological choices which goes beyond architecture and environments. My thesis development "SPACE+LIGHT explorations" primarily investigated dynamic human experiences through light as a performing material. The focus was to establish a relationship between the building system, site, user and through nature's most abundant resource, light.

Sep 2007 - Jun 2010
 

Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA, US, Arts & Science

Focused on preliminary principles on architecture as a basis of landscape, the environment, its inhabitants, materiality, technology, the social, cultural, economic, political context and principles. This was translated through a associates degree in arts and science; a stepping stone for Cal Poly Architecture.

Jun 2002 - May 2006
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills